Thus I just passed the CSI exam. Much harder IMO than the V3 SO which I got 88% on. Passed CSI with only a 75% mark.

The questions/answers were very obscure, required extensive critical thinking, and did not align with the study materials at all. The mock exams presented were much easier than the real exam.

So now I'm 6 out of 6. Perfect record.

I just wonder if these certifications have any real value in the business market today, or is just another piece of paper?. Being able to execute the frameworks involved, in the real world businees culture, is the real challenge.

I don't know how many people have passed the CSI test yet. It seems fairly new.

There is a method I use for passing these tests, and it's pretty basic. Obviously I won't divlge any specific information about the tests themselves.

many thanks for the tip - However, i did an E-learning course which is accredited but because i am paying it had to be a cheap one, so ultimately i am teaching myself. just looking for learning tips as im not the best exam taker

Not exactly. I have completed the course - limited depending on how much you pay. Support is there during that time. However, i want to self study a little longer before attempting the exam. The course was cheap but the accreditation needed for the exam attained. If i wanted further help, of course that would cost more. A no go. Unfortunately my company do not offer to pay toward costs and therefore i have to finance. I am not looking to become a CSI manager, just to enhance understanding of processes etc, before you go on about not attending a proper classroom course.
Anyway, i was searching for exam prep tips when i happened on this post and thought to respond.

Yes i should revisit the apmg site but of course the syllabus on paper is lengthy and the exam will only include a small portion of the syllabus i suspect although various areas will be incorporated into each question.

Obviously the best way to pass is to learn well across the whole course but sometimes people come across a learning method that can work well. Shot in the dark maybe, but worth a look.

I do have 5/6 sampole papers from scouring the web but i suspect the exam itself will be a whole lot harder.